YEARLY HIGH
140.7694 BIF
YEARLY LOW
112.0808 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.3140 BIF

2022 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 140.7694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 112.0808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6886 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.4131 to the December average rate of 119.7687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 140.7694 was down 3.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 146.5417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 703,847 BIF
2021 Average 669,064 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 560,404 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,442.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

137.8886
111.3602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 131.6291, compared to 118.9989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.6291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.9989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 12.8894 BIF (High: 140.5324 / Low: 127.6429). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1881 BIF (High: 121.7379 / Low: 117.5499).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.8894
December Spread (Stable) ±4.1881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.7236 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 134.9599) against the same month in 2021 (average: 130.4955), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4644 (+3.42%).

2022 Avg (March) 134.9599
2021 Avg (March) 130.4955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.7400 124.7979 129.4131
February 134.0175 129.3072 131.8663
March 140.7694 129.7967 134.9599
April 140.5324 127.6429 135.6779
May 132.9187 125.4484 127.9543
June 134.4124 126.2827 129.9030
July 127.1152 119.8292 122.4803
August 126.5749 120.5066 123.0422
September 120.8469 113.2743 117.2799
October 116.3387 112.0808 113.5709
November 121.8522 112.4417 117.8512
December 121.7379 117.5499 119.7687